HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The team has issued an Impact Day for Tuesday due to the threat of damaging winds and storms.
Impact Days are issued for any impactful weather which could range from extreme heat and extreme cold to organized severe storms and tornadoes. We won’t hype the forecast but rather inform you about days when the weather will impact your day-to-day.
The Impact Day was issued due to the threat of damaging winds of 60-70 mph, strong to severe storms, and a tornado threat. Along with the threat of storms, strong winds with gusts of 40-50 mph will be possible outside of any storms that develop.
When strong cold fronts form, it leads to tight pressure gradients. The tighter the pressure gradient, the stronger the winds are here at the surface.
Showers look to develop, mainly west of I-65 by 4 to 5 p.m. A line of rain with embedded storms will enter northwest Alabama around 6 p.m. just in time for the evening commute. This line will then track eastward through the area reaching the Huntsville metro by 8 p.m. Storms will move out of northeast Alabama between around midnight. The line of rain with potential lightning will also pack a punch with damaging winds of 60-70 mph possible!
A Wind Advisory will go into effect at Noon on Tuesday and remain in effect through 3 p.m. Wednesday. Winds outside of storms will be sustained between 15 to 30 mph with gusts upwards of 50 mph. Isolated higher gusts will be possible in the higher terrain. Make sure to secure any loose outdoor items now.
Storms that can develop will be capable of producing damaging straight-line winds over 60 mph, heavy rainfall, lightning, and even a tornado. The tornado threat is low, but not zero, so it’s important to stay weather aware.
Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts ahead of this event. Downloading the LiveAlert 19 App is a great way to get alerts sent right to your phone.
Stick with The Weather Authority for the latest on Tuesday’s storm threat!
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